Protein signaling cascade as published in doctoral dissertation.
Journal Articles
Smit, S. E., Manirafasha, C., Marais, E., Johnson, R., & Huisamen, B. (2022). Cardioprotective Function of Green Rooibos (Aspalathus linearis) Extract Supplementation in Ex Vivo Ischemic Prediabetic Rat Hearts. Planta Med, 88(01), 62-78. DOI: 10.1055/a-1239-9236.
Smit, S. E., Johnson, R., Van Vuuren, M. A., & Huisamen, B. (2018). Myocardial Glucose Clearance by Aspalathin Treatment in Young, Mature, and Obese Insulin-Resistant Rats. Planta Med, 84(02), 75-82. DOI: 10.1055/s-0043-117415.
Conference Proceedings
Smit, S. E. (2018). Cardioprotective properties of Afriplex green rooibos extract in diet-induced obese Wistar rats. In: Proceedings of the 19th Annual SA Heart Conference. Sun City, South Africa.
Smit, S. E. (2018). The ability of green rooibos extract (manufactured by Afriplex) to protect rat hearts against high-fat, high-caloric diet-induced comorbidities. In: Proceedings of the 62nd Annual Academic Day, Medicine and Health Sciences Faculty. Stellenbosch University, South Africa.
Smit, S. E. (2018). Afriplex green rooibos extract and post-ischemic heart recovery in diet-induced, pre-diabetic rats. In: Proceedings of the 66th Annual Meeting of the Society for Medicinal Plant and Natural Product Research (GA) jointly with the 11th Shanghai International Conference on Traditional Chinese Medicine and Natural Medicines. Shanghai, China.
Smit, S. E. (2017). The effect of green rooibos extract on rat hearts in a pre-diabetic model: an evaluation of the mitochondrial function and mechanisms involved. In: Proceedings of the South African Rooibos Council Conference. Stellenbosch, South Africa.
Smit, S. E. (2017). An investigation into the effects of aspalathin on myocardial glucose transport using cardiomyocytes from control and insulin-resistant rats, and differentiated H9C2 cells. In: Proceedings of the 43rd Annual Physiology Society of Southern Africa Conference. Parys, South Africa.
Smit, S. E. (2017). Afriplex green rooibos extract and cardiovascular health. In: Proceedings of the 1st Biomedical Research and Innovation Platform Research Day. Tygerberg Campus, Stellenbosch University.
Smit, S. E. (2016). Aspalathin’s anti-diabetic properties. In: Proceedings of the 60th Annual Academic Day, Medicine and Health Sciences Faculty. Stellenbosch University, South Africa.
Smit, S. E. (2016). Association of dietary, circulating, and supplement fatty acids with coronary risk. In: Proceedings of the Diabetes Discovery Platform Conference. South African Medical Research Council.
Smit, S. E. (2016). Intermittent fasting ameliorates metabolic diseases in mice… and humans? In: Proceedings of the Diabetes Discovery Platform Conference. South African Medical Research Council.
Smit, S. E. (2015). Impact of high-fat, low-carbohydrate diet on myocardial substrate oxidation, insulin sensitivity, and cardiac function after ischemia-reperfusion. In: Proceedings of the Diabetes Discovery Platform Conference. South African Medical Research Council.
Smit, S. E. (2015). The cardioprotective abilities of green rooibos tea and an investigation into the correlating mechanisms involved. In: Proceedings of the Medical Physiology, Biomedical Department. Stellenbosch University.
Smit, S. E. (2015). Shining light on heart matters. Cardiovascular health and sunlight. In: Proceedings of the Medical Physiology, Biomedical Department. Stellenbosch University.
Smit, S. E. (2014). Antioxidants in cardiovascular therapy: panacea or false? In: Proceedings of the Medical Physiology, Biomedical Department. Stellenbosch University.
Smit, S. E. (2014). Intermittent fasting: an effective therapy in preventing metabolic diseases in mice… and humans? In: Proceedings of the Medical Physiology, Biomedical Department. Stellenbosch University.
Smit, S. E. (2013). The unlocked potential of the human senses. In: Proceedings of the Biochemistry Department. Stellenbosch University.
Smit, S. E. (2013). The membrane topology of cytochrome P450-dependent enzymes. In: Proceedings of the Biochemistry Department. Stellenbosch University.
Smit, S. E. (2013). AMPK: A metabolic master switch. In: Proceedings of the Biochemistry Department. Stellenbosch University.
Smit, S. E. (2013). Polyunsaturated fatty acids: Interaction with cell membranes and its components. In: Proceedings of the Biochemistry Department. Stellenbosch University.
Smit, S. E. (2013). Can the improved efficiency of electron chain enzymes in human brain mitochondria be linked to the evolution of higher intelligence in humans? In: Proceedings of the Biochemistry Department. Stellenbosch University.
Smit, S. E. (2013). The interaction between cytochrome b5 and 11β-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase type 2. In: Proceedings of the Biochemistry Department Conference. Stellenbosch University.Engelbrecht, S., & Jones, A. (Year). "Title of the Paper." Presented at Conference Name, Location.
